Maya art

FRAME|WORK is a weekly blog series that highlights an artwork in the Museums' permanent collections. Later this week, the San Francisco Tribal and Textile Arts Show opens at Fort Mason. In that spirit, we feature an outstanding new acquisition, Lidded vessel in the form of a turtle shell, currently on display at the de Young in Gallery 2.

Lidded vessel in the form of a turtle shell. Mexico, Central Lowlands, Maya. A.D. 350–450. Earthenware. Gift of Gail and J. Alec Merriam in memory of Merle Green Robertson. 2011.55.4a-b

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